Global Earthquake Activity: January 12-13, 2026

In-Depth Analysis

The period of January 12-13, 2026, saw consistent moderate seismic activity worldwide. Key events included:

**January 12, 2026:** A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Sea of Okhotsk, 279 km north of Iturup Island, Russia. Several other earthquakes between magnitudes 4.8 and 5.0 were recorded in Indonesia, the South Atlantic Ocean and Japan.

**January 13, 2026:** A more significant magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean, 131 km southeast of Iturup Island, Russia. Other notable quakes included a magnitude 5.3 in Chile and a magnitude 5.3 in Indonesia. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Northern California near Willits. The quake occurred at 1:10 p.m. PST at a depth of about eight miles. The earthquake was detected by 47 stations, with 46 seismic phases reported. The National Weather Service reports that there is no tsunami warning, advisory, watch, or threat.

**Felt Reports:** Multiple reports of felt earthquakes came from Italy (magnitude 4.3), the Philippines (magnitude 3.9), Morocco (magnitude 3.3) and California (magnitude 4.3). In KahramanmaraÅŸ, Turkey, Medine Ocak (12), a survivor who lost both legs and her father in the February 6 earthquakes, is using swimming as rehabilitation and requesting new prosthetic legs.

This seismic activity underscores the ongoing need for monitoring and research in tectonically active regions. The Yukon Geological Survey is using the magnitude 7.0 Hubbard Glacier earthquake from December 6 as a historic opportunity to study the territory's tectonic regions.

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FAQ

What was the largest earthquake during this period?

The largest earthquake was a magnitude 6.2 in the North Pacific Ocean, near Russia, on January 13, 2026.

Where were earthquakes reported as felt?

Earthquakes were reported felt in Italy, the Philippines, Morocco, California and other regions.

What was the global seismic activity level?

The global seismic activity level was MODERATE on both January 12 and 13, 2026.

Takeaways

Global seismic activity remains consistent, with moderate earthquake levels.
The largest earthquakes occurred in the Sea of Okhotsk and the North Pacific Ocean, near Russia.
Earthquakes were felt in various regions, highlighting the widespread impact of seismic events.
Continuous monitoring and research are essential for understanding and mitigating earthquake risks.

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Sources

World Earthquake Report for Monday, 12 January 2026 Earthquake Archive: Past Quakes Worldwide on Monday, January 12th, 2026 World Earthquake Report for Tuesday, 13 January 2026

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